CT Technologist Regional Float

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Vision and dental insurance

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Geisinger is looking for a CT Technologist Regional Float in Danville, Pennsylvania. This role comes with a $25,000 sign-on bonus and a $6/hr premium on base pay. Responsibilities include performing computed tomography procedures, ensuring patient safety, and complying with regulations. Candidates must have ARRT certification or equivalent. A minimum of 2 years of related experience is required. Offered benefits include health insurance for full and part-time positions, effective from day one.

Qualifications

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) required.
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience required.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct order is obtained and patient is prepared for the exam.
• Utilize appropriate imaging protocol ensuring patient safety.
• Prepare and administer medications as prescribed.

Skills

Patient identification and preparation

Image evaluation and technical quality

Medication administration

Safety protocols (ALARA)

Student and healthcare provider education

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field of Study

Tools

Computed Tomography equipment

Medical imaging software

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer CT Technologist Regional Float positions with a $25,000 sign on bonus for eligible candidates! This position also offers a $6/hr premium on top of the base pay rate. Computed Tomography (CT) Technologists are responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. A CT technologist performs computed tomography and molecular imaging procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis, interpretation, and the performance of interventional and therapeutic procedures at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. CT Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of computed tomography. CT technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.

Job Duties

• Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
• Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
• Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
• Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
• Assisting a licensed practitioner with interventional computed tomography procedures.
• Performing computed tomography procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Demonstrates commitment to department and organizational priorities.
• Fully proficient in all assigned routine and complex job duties.
• Participates in modality quality or process improvement activities.

The following certifications are needed upon hire

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)
• OR Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Certification Board (NMTCB) and ARRT-CT

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)

Experience

Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB); Certified CT Technician - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.